Photography: Jaclyn Locke

Styling: Sarah Magwood

Model: Leah Wildman

My girlfriend Emilia is getting married, so we scoped out The Wedding Show at The Carlu this weekend. The 125 exhibitor event showcased everyone you’d need for a wedding: planners, photographers, caterers, rental companies as well as fashion, cake, and invitation designers.

Women with sparkly left hands darted between the isles, trying cake samples and collecting business cards.

The best display was a majestical paper forest by Bluebird Handmade with felted mushrooms and woodland creatures. The store on Bathurst showcases a range of designers and they even offer display services.

These edible creations by Isabelle Loiacono of J’Adore Cakes Co. were stunning. I love how she used various techniques to create texture: painting, carving, layering, appliqué, and piping. It’s sad to think that there’s an expiry date on this unbelievable peacock!

Another good find was the vintage rental company Hazlitt. They offer display and furnishing items at reasonable prices, delivery is included, and they are happy to source new inventory, if they don’t already have what you want.

Bobette & Belle was another nice pastry company. Their pieces were more modern and they often incorporated millinery elements, like silk ribbon and rhinestone accents. The toffee and macaroons were also deadly.

I think that we’re slightly more confused about where to start for Emilia, but it’s going to be an amazing process!